Chesham Grammar School
White Hill, Chesham, HP5 1BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chesham Grammar School is a secondary school in Chesham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 4th of 36 secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 March 2025, report published 29 April 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 March 2025
This school ensures that all pupils flourish academically and personally. Its culture is exceptionally happy and welcoming. Pupils enjoy coming here and parents and carers are extremely supportive of the school. Staff are highly ambitious for all pupils, regardless of their background or special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Talented and caring staff share a strong belief that every pupil has the potential to achieve at the highest level. They work diligently to provide a rich curriculum and high-quality learning experience for everyone. As a result, pupils develop as enthusiastic and curious learners and achieve impressive results in public examinations. At the heart of the school's culture are strong and positive relationships. These are nurtured through the school's highly effective 'vertical tutoring' approach. Younger pupils appreciate the support and advice shared with them by older ones in their tutor groups. The vast array of extra-curricular activities on offer also brings pupils together to make lasting and varied memories. Pupils naturally demonstrate a deep respect for staff and for each other and behaviour is excellent. Furthermore, sixth-form students are remarkable role models for other pupils. They know they are custodians of the school's values and take their leadership responsibilities very seriously.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
180 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
210 students
Average A level grade A-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,331 pupils on roll, with places for 1,219
Schools near Chesham Grammar School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiltern Hills Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 40.3 |
| Dr Challoner's Grammar School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 73.9 |
| Amersham School | 3 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 49.7 |
| Dr Challoner's High School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 79.1 |
| Ashlyns School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 57.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- RED KITE SCHOOLS TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Annmarie McNaney
- Phone
- 01494782854
- Address
- White Hill, Chesham, HP5 1BA
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 137091
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.